Chain saw

[Don Rickles]

Stihl..../

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

I had a 20" McCullough since the late 80's. It was a decent saw but wouldn't start when hot. I replaced the oiler after thirty years and had to find NOS parts on ebay. Two years ago something else broke so I gave it away on Nextdoor "for parts only".

The last time I used it my back hurt for several days. But the Dewalt 20V I bought for small tasks is really only good for 3" or less.

My McC, which I bought new in the '70s, eventually started hard hot or cold, couldn't get parts for it anymore. It cut fine once it was running.

I ended up taking it to the dumps after I got the Echo.

But if you have a small penis, are lacking testosterone, and love to follow fads, buy a Stihl.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Bruze

...

But if you have a small penis, are lacking testosterone, and love to follow fads, buy a Stihl.

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

Stihl..../

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Well, it'd take a 20" chainsaw to chop down my woodie!

[04 commemorative]

Have 2 Sears 14" gas chain saws (at daughters house) 40 years old and still going strong.

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

My little 20V Dewalt isn't up to the tasks around here. I'm thinking of upgrading to an Echo CS-2511pn. "Lightest rear handle."

Just wait til GTO sees this!

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

My little 20V Dewalt isn't up to the tasks around here. I'm thinking of upgrading to an Echo CS-2511pn. "Lightest rear handle."

https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-12-...N-12/326294714

You going to make a purchase like that with a 1 Star rating? Apparently because nobody has purchased one

Should get the Husqvarna 550.

https://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-Out...99720663&psc=1

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

Well, it'd take a 20" chainsaw to chop down my woodie!

[6spdC6]

I have a 20'' Steihl and due to health problems its getting harder to pull start. Its no problem when I get it running, it does anything I want it to do. (been running a chain saw for 60 years!)

Now at my age and health I'm looking to make my life easier. I do not do large projects around here, so about the only thing I need a chain saw for is taking care of a tree/branch that falls and blocks my driveway. Any serious tree work my son helps me or if a big job I hire a local contractor, up here where I live there are plenty.

I'm thinking of giving the saw to my son and get a battery powered for as described above. Other than being much easier to start I do not have to worry about gas going bad either.

[Don Rickles]

If you can't pick up the saw, how the hell are going to move or pick up the wood......

[6spdC6]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

If you can't pick up the saw, how the hell are going to move or pick up the wood......

If this was for me, I have no problem doing that, my problem is starting it! (Other 2 stroke tools also)

I have a shoulder that needs surgery. I have always started by holding the saw in left hand (side with bad shoulder) and using my right to pull start.
I know thats not the recommended method but I have done it that way all my life, old/bad habits are hard to fix!

My hope is to get by as best I can and not have the surgery. At my age I realy do not want the kind of surgery

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by 6spdC6

If this was for me, I have no problem doing that, my problem is starting it! (Other 2 stroke tools also)

I have a shoulder that needs surgery. I have always started by holding the saw in left hand (side with bad shoulder) and using my right to pull start.
I know thats not the recommended method but I have done it that way all my life, old/bad habits are hard to fix!

My hope is to get by as best I can and not have the surgery. At my age I realy do not want the kind of surgery

When I had rotator cuff pain in early 2021, I could barely function much less run a chain saw. But as time went on, and I did PT, my shoulder started improving.

In August-September no way could I start the saw. I'd put my foot across the lower handle and pull with both hands, but couldn't summon enough power to even pull past one compression. But once we got into October, I could start it fine as the shoulder problem had mostly gone away.

Home PT, every 2-3 days, helped more than anything. And now, when I feel a bit of pain coming, I'll do them again but it often goes maybe 3 weeks before I need it.

Good luck, old timer!

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by 6spdC6

I have a 20'' Steihl and due to health problems its getting harder to pull start. Its no problem when I get it running, it does anything I want it to do. (been running a chain saw for 60 years!)

Now at my age and health I'm looking to make my life easier. I do not do large projects around here, so about the only thing I need a chain saw for is taking care of a tree/branch that falls and blocks my driveway. Any serious tree work my son helps me or if a big job I hire a local contractor, up here where I live there are plenty.

I'm thinking of giving the saw to my son and get a battery powered for as described above. Other than being much easier to start I do not have to worry about gas going bad either.

I'm 68 with moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis. It seems to be under control with weekly Enbrel pen shots but I have to watch what I'm doing. I installed all new cabinets in the kitchen. Kind of got to plan ahead a bit.

Had one of those flat dolly's with casters on the bottom from Harbor freight to move them around. Borrowed some cabinet jacks. Sent pics to my son who said wtf are you doing and who helped? Well, nobody with the right equipment.

Only chainsaw I ever owned was a Poulan years ago. If I were to get one with a Battery, I would get a warranty with it or this idea.

https://www.costco.com/chain-saws.html

[6spdC6]

Originally Posted by Bruze

When I had rotator cuff pain in early 2021, I could barely function much less run a chain saw. But as time went on, and I did PT, my shoulder started improving.

In August-September no way could I start the saw. I'd put my foot across the lower handle and pull with both hands, but couldn't summon enough power to even pull past one compression. But once we got into October, I could start it fine as the shoulder problem had mostly gone away.

Home PT, every 2-3 days, helped more than anything. And now, when I feel a bit of pain coming, I'll do them again but it often goes maybe 3 weeks before I need it.

Good luck, old timer!

****Just to clarify Did you have the surgery or just do PT?***

The ortho doc recommended surgery. If I can get better (not perfect just better) on just PT that I would do.

I fell 22' in 1977 and fractured that shoulder,(Among a bunch more injuries) now after all these years its coming back to haunt me.


Thanks, Dave

[6spdC6]

Originally Posted by slewfoot

I'm 68 with moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis. It seems to be under control with weekly Enbrel pen shots but I have to watch what I'm doing. I installed all new cabinets in the kitchen. Kind of got to plan ahead a bit.

Had one of those flat dolly's with casters on the bottom from Harbor freight to move them around. Borrowed some cabinet jacks. Sent pics to my son who said wtf are you doing and who helped? Well, nobody with the right equipment.

Only chainsaw I ever owned was a Poulan years ago. If I were to get one with a Battery, I would get a warranty with it or this idea.

https://www.costco.com/chain-saws.html

Thanks, all advice welcomed!

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by 6spdC6

****Just to clarify Did you have the surgery or just do PT?***

The ortho doc recommended surgery. If I can get better (not perfect just better) on just PT that I would do.

I fell 22' in 1977 and fractured that shoulder,(Among a bunch more injuries) now after all these years its coming back to haunt me.


Thanks, Dave

Everyone is obviously different. My Ortho Doc replaced both hips and did arthroscopic on both knees 4 years ago. Been pretty good since but both shoulders had serious pain.

About a year & a half ago, he started giving me steroid shot in each shoulder. Felt great but only lasted 3-4 months.

Well, last summer I had a nasty flare of Arthrits. Long story short and after a sht load of blood tests, the Humira I had been taking for years was no longer working.

My Rheumatologist switch to Enbrel and I have been pretty good since and the bonus is my shoulders also. No more steroid shots. Ortho Dr said this was great and go with it.

[6spdC6]

Yadkin, my sincere apologies. I did not mean to hijack your thread!-

[GTOguy]

Solid Yadkin thread. I have nothing to contribute but well-wishes.

Thought of Yaddie yesterday while watching a truck crash compilation on youtube. A Midnight Blue Macan cut in front of an 18 wheeler and brake checked it at about 65 mph. The Macan ended up getting pushed forward, sideways, for short distance before veering off onto the shoulder and flipping over on its lid. Those side airbags on the new vehicles really are a game changer. Carry on...

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Swany00

3 husqvarna's, 14", 18" and 24" and a husqvarna pole saw

The lightest Husqvarna is their T525, at 5.95# "excl. cutting equipment". I assume that means the bar and chain. It's also a top handle.

The Echo 2511TN is 5.2#. I assume that includes the bar and chain.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by 6spdC6

Yadkin, my sincere apologies. I did not mean to hijack your thread!-

Thanks, but I'm kinda used to it.